intersección
/inteɾseɡθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'intersection' is translated into Spanish as intersección.
The word intersección refers to the junction of two or more paths, such as roads or streets.
Meaning: junction of two or more paths, etc (noun)
Which one should you use?
While intersección is a technical or formal term, the word cruce is a very common and more colloquial way to refer to a road junction or crossing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of this noun is formed by adding -es to the singular form, resulting in intersecciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/inteɾseɡθjon/
Did you know?
- The word cruce can be used to describe a 'crossbreed' of animals, such as a mule, which is conceptually seen as an intersection of two species.
- If you are looking for a 'crossroad' in a more poetic or historical sense, such as in a legend, you might encounter the term encrucijada instead of intersección.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a traffic circle is not called an intersección but is specifically known as a glorieta or rotonda.
Examples in context
- Esta intersección es peligrosa.This intersection is dangerous.This sentence is useful for describing the danger level of a specific intersección.Tatoeba #3241247 by marcelostockle, translation #3226540 by CK
- Siga recto la calle y gire a la izquierda en la tercera intersección.Walk along the street and turn left at the third intersection.This sentence shows how to use intersección when giving directions.Tatoeba #1837749 by teskmon, translation #280381 by CK
- Tuve suerte de que el policía no me diera una multa por dar una vuelta en U en una intersección que no tenía una señal de vuelta en U.I was lucky that the policeman didn't give me a ticket for making a U-turn at an intersection that had a no U-turn sign.This sentence illustrates a situation involving traffic laws and an intersección.Tatoeba #1296757 by marcelostockle, translation #1065370 by CK
- Disculpe, ¿dónde está el cruce de las calles Juárez y Morelos?Excuse me, where is the intersection of Juarez and Morelos streets?
- El accidente ocurrió en la intersección de la avenida principal y la calle 5.The accident occurred at the intersection of the main avenue and 5th street.
- Vamos a encontrarnos en la esquina de las calles Santa Fe y Génova.Let's meet at the intersection of Santa Fe and Genova streets.
- ¿Dónde está el cruce de las calles Colón y Pizarro?Where is the intersection of Colon and Pizarro streets?
- La tienda está en el cruce justo después del parqueThe store is at the intersection just after the park
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are driving to a restaurant.
- MaríaGira a la derecha en la próxima intersección.Turn right at the next intersection.
- AlejandroEstá bien, ¿hay algún semáforo ahí?All right, is there a traffic light there?
- MaríaSí, la intersección tiene un semáforo.Yes, the intersection has a traffic light.
- AlejandroPerfecto, ya veo la señal.Perfect, I see the sign now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry intersección, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
